Many of you may not know this article clothing by its name, but I bet you would know it when you see it. If you want to investigate more on your own, Google search "bolero clothing", because when you just search "bolero", you get "BOLERO-RAVEL" (which is apparently a one-movement musical piece composed by a guy named Ravel), Bolero (as a type of slow tempo Latin music, not related to Ravel's Bolero), or Bolero (a 1984 movie directed by John Derek). Good try, Google. You did your best.
Here is a (really) brief visual history lesson on the bolero for you. When you think of a bolero, think of this guy's jacket:
Now that you have that image in your head, picture it lacier, frillier, and just down right cuter on a woman, specifically on her wedding day. Like this:
Yes, men wear boleros even today, although not so commonly outside of traditional dressings. It is certainly a more common dress for women thanks to forward thinking fashionistas like Coco Chanel. It's not the only thing women borrowed from men's fashion, either. Really, women have been borrowing from men's fashion for years. See also: makeup, tights, high heels, pants, suits, haircuts, hats...More on that another day :)
Anyway, back to the party. With the help of our homemade frou frou coffee, we have been working tirelessly on this seasons fall line of wedding boleros. As I type, Shannon and Katie are busy creating frills, flowers, and trying not to schmuck up ruffles to adorn these lovely jackets. Take a look at what we are churning out today!
**Mantador and bride images do not belong to us! Courtesy of 7GoldSpanish.wikispaces.com and wedding-wardrobe.com
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